High Value-Low Cost Christmas Ideas

"On this edition of MoneyLife, Chuck Bentley and Dave Ball talk about ways to avoid the materialistic side of Christmas and focus on the things that really matter, sharing the love of Christ with family and friends.

They also talk about great gift giving, decorating and celebrating ideas to make Christmas bright and cheery without breaking your budget."

Listen to the message and check out free resources here.

At 53, I’ve finally reached the age of reason

"A paper presented yesterday at the Brookings Institution contains some ego-bolstering news for 53-year-old financial bloggers like yours truly: People make better financial decisions at my age than at any other."

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Don't take your passwords to the grave

"If you're smart about your online life, you've created strong and varied passwords for all your accounts. You change those passwords often. And you never write them down or share them with anyone."

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Financial Ministry Provides Free Tools for Fiscal and Career Planning

"Crown Financial Ministries offers several free tools to assist you in financial planning, debt reduction and career planning on their website. You'll also find helpful articles on many topics. Search for an event in your area or churches offering Crown's programs."

Click here to view the Crown Financial Ministries website.